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How Remote Global Hiring Can Solve Germany’s Tech Talent Shortage

Globalization Partners

To modernize the country, the government has announced plans to: Digitize health records Digitalize government administration Analyze mobility data to improve the country’s train and car infrastructure Leverage modern technology to fight the climate crisis Naturally, skilled tech workers are required to kick-start these initiatives.

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Why a fixed-term employment contract is risky in global hiring

Safeguard Global

HR, beware: Considering fixed-term employment contracts as part of your global hiring strategy could expose your company to more risk than you can handle, both legally and financially. The employer of record then leases the employees back to you to manage their day-to-day work. Contact us today.

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Webinar: COVID-19 Update—How to Keep Global Hiring Initiatives Running During Uncertain Times

Velocity Global

COVID-19 is not just a public health emergency—it is causing economic turmoil, travel bans, and forcing full government-mandated lockdowns. These obstacles make running global businesses challenging or nearly impossible, as millions of companies around the world shut down in an attempt to control the spread of the virus.

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Webinar: Key Legislative Changes That Impact Your 2021 Global Hiring Decisions

Velocity Global

These legal updates impact how, when, and whom companies hire overseas. Ben Bowden, Global Director of Employee Experience at Velocity Global, partnered with SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) to lead a webinar covering employment law updates in ten key international markets.

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How to Obtain an Iqama Residence Visa in Saudi Arabia

Velocity Global

The country offers ample opportunities for professionals to grow their careers and provides global companies with a large and diverse talent pool of highly skilled workers. Individuals who arrive in Saudi Arabia with a work permit must obtain an Iqama, or residence visa, which the KSA government uses to manage all expats in the country.

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Stay Flexible: How to Hire Globally in a Post-Pandemic World

Velocity Global

Then, economic growth can resume and HR departments can return to their strategic plans, including global hiring. But the world offers new risks to manage and a new pace to recover lost time due to COVID-19. Yet we are still in the midst of a global pandemic, and that means we’re still dealing with plenty of uncertainty.

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How Technology Can Help South Korea-Based Companies Find the Best Tech Talent

Globalization Partners

Recognizing the potential impact on the economy, the South Korean government has launched several initiatives to solve the talent gap. Recently, the government shared its plans to nurture a new generation of chip engineers. With these initiatives, the government aims to cultivate over 3,000 semiconductor professionals by 2027.